title: [The role of phytoestrogen therapy in relieving postmenopausal symptoms].
abstract: Side effects and contraindications connected with hormonal replacement therapy in climacterium resulted in search for new methods of softening menopausal symptoms. The aim of the following study was to evaluate, based on literature analysis, the effectiveness of phytohormonal therapy as an alternative method of relieving the symptoms of menopausal period and preventing the diseases connected with deficiency of estrogens after menopause. Phytoestrogens therapy reduces the number and strength of the vasomotor symptoms and improves serum lipid profile. Moreover phytoestrogens show beneficial effects on bone tissue metabolism, skin and mucous membranes condition and are applicable in chemoprevention. This therapy is an effective method, allowing to avoid further changes in blood and urogenital systems, which result from estrogen stimulation deficiency. Phytoestrogens administration is an efficient method of relieving postmenopausal symptoms, facilitating the difficult menopausal period and keeping good health condition.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Zakład Farmacji Klinicznej i Biofarmacji, Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Danuta
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Szkutnik-Fiedler
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jedrzejczyk
authors.forename: Edmund
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grześkowiak
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bartkowiak-Wieczorek
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Seremak-Mrozikiewicz
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Drews
authors.forename: Przemysław M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Mrozikiewicz
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D019584:Hot Flashes / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control*; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens